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NONADAPTIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does nonadaptive mean?
• NONADAPTIVE (adjective)
The adjective NONADAPTIVE has 1 sense:
1. (of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose
Familiarity information: NONADAPTIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of a trait or condition) failing to serve an adjustive purpose
Synonyms:
dysfunctional; nonadaptive
Context example:
dysfunctional behavior
Similar:
maladaptive (showing faulty adaptation)
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"By firelight, an old rag looks like sturdy hemp fabric." (Corsican proverb)